Although generally not thought of as a dangerous job, construction sites can be very dangerous when they are not properly controlled. New York law requires that construction sites be maintained free of unreasonable dangers. If there is a failure to follow the required precautions and practices, construction accident injuries involving both workers and pedestrians could be the result. It is the responsibility of the construction site owner or general contractor to keep the construction site safe and danger-free.
Nevertheless, there are numerous construction workers that are involved in accidents, such as falls from ladders, scaffoldings or other significant heights. Some are caused by a walkway obstruction, others can occur as a result of faulty machinery, crane accidents or trench collapses. These accidents can lead to serious injuries, such as complex bone fractures, severe neck and back injuries, and even death.
A common type of construction injury occurs when debris or other hazardous material standard is violated, causing a worker to trip and fall, or slip and fall. Additionally, New York requires that scaffold and ladder construction workers receive an elevated level of protection. Some of which include, safety harnesses, spotters or bracing for ladders. Should there be a construction site where the safety codes are violated or disregarded, it can create an unreasonable risk resulting in serious injury.
Tripping and falling can be a dangerous and startling occurrence. Often times the result can lead to serious injuries that are costly and require a period of recovery. When a trip or fall incident has occurred, a crucial component is to establish that a property owner has failed to maintain the premises to be safe and hazard-free. A knowledgeable personal injury lawyer can help to evaluate the situation and evaluate the potential to recover compensation by pursuing a premises liability lawsuit.
Automobile vs. Automobile vs. Trucks and other motor vehicles can cause severe injuries, such as bone fractures, burns, brain trauma, lost limbs, and neck and back injuries. Often times, these types of injuries can lead to a significant amount of time away from work and alter a person’s livelihood. After a car accident, it is important to take some time to learn about your rights as soon as possible and make an informed decision about how to proceed with a claim for the injuries and possible damages.
Car accidents can cause severe injuries, such as bone fractures, burns, brain trauma, lost limbs, and neck and back injuries. Often times, these types of injuries can lead to a significant amount of time away from work and alter a person’s livelihood. After a car accident, it is important to take time to learn about your rights as soon as possible to make an informed decision about how to proceed. Prompt action could make a difference in the potential outcome of your case.
While all deaths provide families with a difficult time, if the death occurred as a result of action or the negligence of another there may be a circumstance of wrongful death. If this is the case, it is important to know that in New York, there is a short time frame available to file a wrongful death claim.
Injuries that effect the neck, back or spinal cord often times lead to permanent physical issues and constraints. In some cases, back and neck injuries require physical therapy, pain management, chiropractic care or surgery. Additionally, neck and back injuries can be particularly disabling, resulting in lost work or the inability to perform everyday normal activities. Unfortunately, because spinal cords can be especially painful, there are some instances that even sleeping at night becomes difficult.
In the event that you or a loved one suffers from a fractured vertebra, skull fracture or another serious broken bone, it may be difficult to determine the extent of the damage immediately. This is because some fractures require surgeries that typically involve a metal plate and screws to repair the fracture. While there are others that unfortunately never recover from these life-changing injuries.
Injuries to the head that include a brain injury, can be a devastating experience. Head injuries are complex and emotionally difficult, not only for the victim, but also for the family members. Some head injuries include severe brain bleeds and skull fractures.
Similar to a motor vehicle accident, bicycle accidents can result in serious personal injury. In the event that there is an accident or a crash, cyclists are not provided with adequate safety. Because bicycle use is rapidly growing for transportation and leisure, accidents and crashes are also increasing.
Often times, motorists are injured or killed from the poor design or maintenance (or both) of a roadway. A large number of bridges, overpasses, ramps and intersections need updating and repairs. In these instances, the entity that designed, constructed and maintains the road, may be accountable for any dangerous and defective conditions that cause a serious accident.
